City of Cape Town food systems scenario analysis : final report

Abstract

The study focuses on potential impacts on the food system of Cape Town and identifies opportunities to enhance its resilience. Cape Town has identified food insecurity as a key stress for poor and vulnerable Capetonians, particularly those living in informal settlements, in addition to climate change related shocks. For instance, drought is a further challenge to food security and is critically important to Cape Town’s overall resilience. The report provides an overview of the current food system in Cape Town, how Capetonians interact with this system and a discussion on the role of the City within the food system. This provides context for the scenario analysis and opportunities/recommendations.